Redskins cut Mason and Alridge, sign OT Levi Jones

Not at LT.

And if Jones isn't any better than Heyer, we really have problems.

I think we do. Here's a funny article from back in August.

Free-agent T Levi Jones set to benefit from injuries - NFL News - FOX Sports on MSN (http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/9893426/Free-agent-T-Levi-Jones-set-to-benefit-from-injuries)

we really have problems

So you don't think he's an upgrade over Heyer at LT?

So you don't think he's an upgrade over Heyer at LT?

I don't understand how picking up Jones is not better than going with the status quo.

Why the hell did we cut a RB just to sign another, ugh

Heyer was playing out of position on Sunday. The plays he got beaten on were technique issues. If he's playing where he belongs at RT, those plays don't happen. Any bad plays he made, I blame the coaching staff for.

I think the play with Vrabel was against MW. And he absolutely whiffed on that play. Never put your head down, or that's what happens.

According to Jim Zorn, LT is his "natural" position.

Oh boy...this is bad...but...don't expect Jones to play this week..no way...good thing there is a bye. Ganther runs like Rock a bit...not many moves..depth only.
I guess Vinny is bailing on the scat back idea and realizes the only way to run now is straight through the line...either that or someone else has noticed that.

If you got a crappy line...you need to spend ZERO time behind the line of scrimmage.
Another note is Mason absolutely SUCKED at pass protection and alridge was way too small to pick up a blitz...that makes them unusable...maybe this new kid can block or something.

Vinny had to do something...his job is on the line...I wouldn't be suprised if he trades a midrounder for another olineman...heck...he may not be here to deal with the missing pick if he doesn't do something more...he needs to move now to get value out of the bye...ideally a young primary backup on a West coast team....either that or an OLB...but due to pressure on offense from the media, he would never do that.

This is just another FU by Vinny & Snyder and I'm sure Zorn also screwed up something here also.

Why the hell did we cut a RB just to sign another, ugh

Correction, we cut 2 running backs to sign one! Net result is -1 running backs.

This is just another FU by Vinny & Snyder and I'm sure Zorn also screwed up something here also.

Are you one of those fans who will just rip and complain at ANYTHING the Redskins do? Geez, lol. For MONTHS all I read on here is whining about the offensive line. We go out and sign an offensive lineman, in Week 6 when there's not much-if anything-out there and 'This is another FU'. I don't get the point of bitching just to bitch. Are you that miserable as a fan dude? Find something else to occupy your time then.

Ganther may have been picked up because he's a better blocker than Mason or Aldridge... i don't know that for a fact - i just assume he has to be, because theyre both awful. Considering how weak our O-line is, it makes sense to have RBs on the roster who can block... this could free up Cooley to chip block and run more routes instead of staying behind to block so much. Of course, Ganther will probably not see much playing time... just like the guys he's replacing.

Levi Jones may not be worthy of starting on a roster in 31 other NFL teams, but he's probably an upgrade over BOTH Heyer and Williams. Unless he's hurt, i expect him to be our starting LT within a couple weeks. Heyer will move back to the right side and Williams will move back to backup duty.

Ultimately, both these moves are solid in my book. We cut two of the FIVE running backs on our roster for a better running back and starting left tackle. These guys come to us free. We didn't trade any 2010 draft picks. Be happy.